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Papers of the More family of Loseley Park, Surrey
Collection
Identifier: M67567
Abstract
Consists of papers collected by the More family of Loseley Park, Surrey, dealing largely with: the Offices of the Tents and of the Revels under Sir Thomas Cawarden (d.1559); property in Blackfriars, London, owned by Cawarden and later by his executor, Sir William More (1520-1600); and the activities, personal and governmental, of Cawarden, Sir William, and Sir George More (1553-1632). Also includes 14 autograph letters signed from John Donne (1573-1631), as well as the official and personal...
Dates:
1489 - 1682; Majority of material found within 1538 - 1630
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Collection of political and parliamentary documents
Collection
Identifier: P65737
Abstract
Compiled by several people, this collection of political and parliamentary documents contains speeches; letters and petitions (including to Elizabeth I, Queen of England and James I, King of England); reports of famous trials; notes on the history of England (covering from the time of William the Conqueror through the Commonwealth), France (particularly the Huguenots and the death of Henry I, Duke of Guise), and Spain (including the West Indies and Central America); Anglo relations with the...
Dates:
compiled circa 1550-circa 1650
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Letters from the Privy Council
Collection
Identifier: P75894
Abstract
Privy Council letters mainly concerning troops and provisions for English garrisons in Ireland.
Dates:
1545-1621
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of the Rattray family of Craighall
Collection
Identifier: R38373
Abstract
Contains primarily incoming correspondence to the Lairds of Craighall including David Rattray, James Rattray and Patrick Rattray. Correspondents include, but are not limited to: William Fullerton of Fullerton; David Leslie, Lord Newark; Patrick Lyon, Earl of Kinghorne; and John Ogilvy of Balfour. Also includes incoming correspondence to the Ladies of Craighall, outgoing correspondence from the Lairds, and some miscellaneous correspondence relating to the Rattray's of Craighall, as well as a...
Dates:
1593-1699
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of the Rich family
Collection
Identifier: R53443
Abstract
Contains family and estate papers of the Rich family of Mulbarton, Norfolk, and of Roos Hall and Ashman's Hall, Suffolk, principally of: Sir Edwin Rich (1594-1675); Sir Charles Rich (ca. 1619-1677); Sir Robert Rich (1648-1699); as well as of: Sir Edwin Rich (d. 1640); Richard Rich (1597-1676); Lady Elizabeth Rich (ca. 1623-1694); Lady Mary Rich (d. 1714); Civel Rich (d. 1716); Sir Robert Rich (1685-1768); and Charles Rich (ca. 1731-1808). The papers primarily consist of correspondence,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk, 1649-1715; 1485-ca. 1820
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Letters from Sarah Siddons to various recipients
Collection
Identifier: S53548
Abstract
Letters collected from various sources. Includes autograph letters signed or initialed by Sarah Siddons, many of which include her opinions of Shakespeare's plays and her own acting abilities.
Dates:
1783-1820
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of Richard Smith
Collection
Identifier: S65753
Abstract
Contains fair copies, drafts, and notes in the hand of Richard Smith. Consists of writings and notes on the Bishops and Archibishops of England, Christ's descent into hell, a collection of short essays on religious and secular topics, rites and ceremonies of the church (presumably the Church of England), and indulgences.
Dates:
1633-1670
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Stratford and Warwickshire References in the Art, Manuscript, and Scrapbook Collections
Collection
Identifier: S77937
Abstract
This finding aid provides descriptive entries for all manuscripts in the Folger collection that mention Stratford-on-Avon or Warwickshire. The guide also identifies the hands of writers and copyists, provides full identification of mentioned names, and cross-references Folger manuscripts with copies at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Dates:
ca. 1560 - ca. 1930
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of Jacob Tonson
Collection
Identifier: T66533
Abstract
The papers of Jacob Tonson consists of 76 manuscript and 7 photographed manuscript letters and other papers addressed to Jacob Tonson (1656?-1736), written by him, or otherwise connected with him, mostly dating from the period 1685-1737. Some items relate to his business partner and nephew, Jacob Tonson (d. 1735), and his great-nephew, Jacob Tonson (d.1767).
Dates:
1685-1891 (bulk 1685-1737); Majority of material found within 1685 - 1737
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
Papers of John Cuming Walters relating to Shakespeare
Collection
Identifier: W35564
Abstract
Autograph letters, manuscript and printed essays, newspaper and magazine clippings, scrapbooks, and printed programs, all pertaining to John Cuming Walters' interests in Shakespeare and involvement in the cultural community in Northwest England.
Dates:
ca. 1898-1932
Found in:
Folger Shakespeare Library
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- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 5
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- Bancroft, Richard, 1544-1610 2
- Bliss, Philip, 1787-1857 2
- Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893 2
- Brown, T. Allston (Thomas Allston), 1836-1918 2
- Chappell, W. (William), 1809-1888 2
- Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 2
- Chorley, Henry Fothergill, 1808-1872 2
- Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658 2
- Dyce, Alexander, 1798-1869 2
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- Jervis, Swynfen, 1797-1867 2
- Jesse, Edward, 1780-1868 2
- Knowles, James Sheridan, 1784-1862 2
- Leicester, Robert Dudley, Earl of, 1532?-1588 2
- Lyceum Theatre (London, England) 2
- Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873 2
- Madden, Frederic, 1801-1873 2
- Nichols, J. B. (John Bowyer), 1779-1863 2
- Osgood, James R. (James Ripley), 1836-1892 2
- Rimbault, Edward F. (Edward Francis), 1816-1876 2
- Rodd, Thomas, 1796-1849 2
- Shrewsbury, Gilbert Talbot, Earl of, 1552-1616 2
- Siddons, Sarah , 1755-1831 2
- Spenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599 2
- Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908 2
- Winter, Charles, 1800-1878 2
- Winter, William Jefferson, 1878-1929 2
- Young, Robert, 1927-2008 2
- Abbot, George, 1562-1633 1
- Addison, Edward P., 1809-1874 1
- Alleyn, Edward, 1566-1626 1
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- Arber, Edward, 1836-1912 1
- Arlington, Henry Bennet, Earl of, 1618-1685 1
- Arran, Dorothy Butler, Countess of, -1716 1
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- Bacon, Nathaniel, 1547-1622 1
- Bacon, Nicholas, Sir, 1509-1579 1
- Badeau, Adam, 1831-1895 1
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- Bagot, Walter, 1557?-1623 1
- Bailey , William H. , Sir (William Henry), 1838-1913 1
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- Baltimore, George Calvert, Baron, 1580?-1632 1
- Banbury, William Knollys, Earl of, 1547-1632 1
- Barlow, Edward (treasurer) 1
- Barrett, Lawrence, 1838-1891 1
- Barry, Henry, 1807-1881 1
- Bartley, George, 1782-1858 1
- Baverstock, E. J., 19th century 1
- Beauclerk, Henrietta Mary, -1887 1
- Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802 1
- Belasco, David, 1853-1931 1
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- Bennet, Robert, 1605-1683 1
- Bennet, William, 1611 or 1612- 1
- Bennett, Mrs. (Anna Maria), -1808 1
- Bennett, W. C. (William Cox), 1820-1895 1
- Berkshire, Francis Norris, Earl of, 1579-1622 1
- Booth, John, 1584?-1659 1
- Booth, John, 1641-1698 1
- Booth, Thomas, 1646- 1
- Booth, William, 1602- 1
- Botfield, Beriah, 1807-1863 1
- Botta, Anne C. Lynch (Anne Charlotte Lynch), 1815-1891 1
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- Bradbourne, Anthony, active 1590 1
- Bradbourne, Elizabeth, active 1575-1600 1
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- Bradbourne, William, active 1581-1600 1
- Bradshaw, John, 1602-1659 1
- Brassington, William Salt, 1859-1939 1
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